Living in Everett, Washington
Snohomish County's hub on Puget Sound, Everett is home to Boeing's enormous Everett factory, a working waterfront, and Sounder rail — with prices notably below King County.
Everett, WA homes have a median price around $615,000 (about $293/sq ft), with a typical commute of about 10 minutes to Boeing (Everett) and roughly 48 minutes to downtown Seattle.
Everett is the affordability gateway to the metro: real homes at fair prices, major aerospace jobs in town, and a revitalizing downtown and waterfront.
Lifestyle & amenities
Jetty Island ferries in summer, hockey at Angel of the Winds Arena, and a growing downtown food scene. Working-class roots with an emerging creative edge.
The housing market
Strong value relative to the Eastside. Bayside and north Everett offer character homes; newer construction fans out south and east.
Best for: Aerospace workers and value buyers wanting waterfront character.
Popular Everett neighborhoods
Schools
Served primarily by:
Everett School District
Commute to work
- Boeing (Everett)~10m
- Downtown Seattle~38m
- Bellevue~35m
Approximate off-peak drive times.
Parks & outdoors
- Jetty Island
- Forest Park
- Howarth Park
Everett home-buying FAQ
How far is Everett from downtown Seattle?
Everett is roughly 48 minutes from downtown Seattle by car in typical morning traffic. Closer-in job centers include Boeing (Everett) (about 10 minutes) and Downtown Seattle (about 38 minutes).
Which school district serves Everett?
Everett is served primarily by Everett School District.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Everett?
Buyers most often shop North Everett, Silver Lake, Riverside.
What is the housing market like in Everett?
Strong value relative to the Eastside. Bayside and north Everett offer character homes; newer construction fans out south and east.
What are property taxes like in Everett?
Everett is in Snohomish County, where the effective property-tax rate is about 0.98% of assessed value — roughly $7,350 a year on a $750,000 home.
What is there to do outdoors in Everett?
Local favorites include Jetty Island, Forest Park, Howarth Park.
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